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Performance against marketplace targets

Performance against 2007 marketplace targets and actions planned for 2008

Target 2007 Progress Target 2008
Follow up the supplier engagement with a CSR questionnaire.
Include CSR criteria in all new supplier audit and selection processes.		 This target was re-scoped as we developed our understanding and focus through our sustainable procurement programme.
A supply chain policy has been written and published, sustainability criteria have been incorporated into processes, job descriptions, development plans and vendor scorecards. A supplier survey has been developed and is being piloted with eight of our own brand suppliers.
A training workshop has been developed and is being delivered to commercial teams to increase awareness and understanding of sustainable procurement practices.		 Complete the labour practices and working conditions assessment and have agreed plans in place as appropriate for the Group’s eight most important (by sales value) own brand manufacturers in Asia.
Develop a sustainable procurement programme at Newark, sharing learning and best practice from the European programme.
Engage with key suppliers on waste and carbon emissions.
Sign up to the BiTC Marketplace Principles.
Widen the policy to include environmental practices. The Premier Farnell supply chain CSR policy includes the environmental impacts of carbon emissions, waste and paper and is published on the Premier Farnell website.